Running has never been so popular but as the sport grows, so does the divide.

Fast vs slow. Sprinters vs distance junkies. Elites vs everyday joggers. Forget all that.

Backyard Ultra blows the finish line wide open.

One loop. One hour. Repeat.

Whether you smash out a single lap and call it your first-ever ‘race’

or you’re still grinding 30+ hours later, this event’s built different.

We’re here to tear down the barriers, cheer on every runner and create a space where showing up matters more than showing off.

Cornwall’s first Backyard Ultra isn’t just a race.

It’s a community. A personal test. A party.

And everyone’s invited.

  • THE CONCEPT

    4.167miles

    6.7056 kilometers

    6706.1364 metres

    Start on the hour every hour

    No finish time

    Last person standing wins

    Everyone else is technically a DNF

  • THE DETAILS

    Starting…
    Saturday 4th October @ 10am

    Where…
    Between Beduthan Steps + St.Eval

    Start + finish of each lap will be in the Race HQ field near St Eval Go Karts.

    The course is mainly on Cornish country lanes with a lap up and along half a mile of the Coast Path at Bedruthan Steps. Undulating more than hilly but the course should help with pacing and ensure your body has a mixture or movement and terrains!

  • NOT JUST A RUN

    At many races it’s a case of running and going home.

    We want everyone to be encouraged to stay until the final lap. Run then relax and connect with your fellow runners. This is a weekend event rather than a Saturday morning race before your weekend starts.

    Camping available onsite

    Over 18s to run laps please.

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The Route

The route is made up of one small lap anti-clockwise and a bigger lap clockwise which takes in the beautiful views of Bedruthan Steps.

The red dot on the map here shows where you will enter the Race HQ field. The distance on the GPX below is slightly shorter as the lap will finish when you cross the line back into the corral within the field.

PLEASE NOTE SOME OF THE ROUTE IS ON A PRIVATE FARM TRACK SO IF YOU DO ANY RECCE RUNS PLEASE STAY ON THE FOOTPATH AND RESPECTFULLY FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE

THE BACKYARD ULTRA RULES

WINNER / RESULTS

  • The winner is the last person to complete a loop

  • All others are technically DNF

  • Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.

  • If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.

STARTING CORRAL

  • Measured to fit entire starting field

  • Corral stays the same size throughout the event

  • Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell

CAP

  • Race must be open ended

THE START

  • Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last

  • Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start

  • All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)

THE COURSE

  • Loop or out and back

  • Must be 4 miles 880 feet in length

  • Metric equivalent 6.7056 kilometers

TIMING

  • Timing of the loops is optional

LOOPS

  • Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed

  • No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners)

  • No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)

  • Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.

  • No artificial aids (including trekking poles)

  • Slower runners must allow passes.

THE ABOVE RULES ARE OFFICIAL BACKYARD ULTRA RULES AND WILL BE AHERED TO AT CORNWALL’S BACKYARD ULTRA.
HOWEVER WE MAY ADD OUR OWN ADDITIONAL RULES TO WORK WITH THESE FOR RUNNERS SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT.

The Inclusive Ultra

Our mission is to make everyone feel they can enter and run the Cornwall’s Backyard Ultra. Whether you plan to run 1 lap, 7 laps to complete an ultra marathon or stick it out until the end. Everyone will be treated, supported and welcome in the same way.

We would love to encourage teams, run clubs, friends and families to come and run together, support each other and be in it together. With camping on site available until the last lap is completed we would love for people to think of it as a weekend away with a run at the centre.

Will you be part of Cornwall’s first Backyard Ultra?

KIT LIST

Please be aware everyone will be kit checked at registration. This is for your safety and enjoyment.

  • ESSENTIAL

    ⚫️ Minimum 2 Litres of water

    ⚫️ Nutrition

    ⚫️ Mobile Phone

    ⚫️ Waterpoof Jacket / something warm

    ⚫️ Something High Vis for night time or poor visibility running (you will be asked to wear this as soon as visibility and light requires you to)

    RUNNING INTO THE NIGHT / OR BAD WEATHER

    ⚫️ Head Torch / Batteries

    ⚫️ Red Back light

    We appreciate not everyone will run into the night but you WILL NOT be allowed to start a lap into darkness or poor visibility without wearing a head torch, back light and something high vis.

  • RECOMMENDED

    ⚫️ Tent

    ⚫️ Chair

    ⚫️ More water

    ⚫️ Nutrition (Hot and cold)

    ⚫️ Camping stove

    ⚫️ First aid kit

    ⚫️ Charger for phones / devices

    ⚫️ Extra torch / Lights

    ⚫️ Wet wipes

    ⚫️ Warm clothing

    ⚫️ Spare kit (Long sleeve, leggings, gillet, waterpoof trousers)

    ⚫️ Hat

    ⚫️ Suitable footwear

    ⚫️ Running Pack

    ⚫️ sunglasses or clear glasses

    ⚫️ Crew

  • WHAT'S PROVIDED

    ⚫️ Water

    ⚫️ Bonus Snacks

    ⚫️ Timing Tracker

    ⚫️ Good Coffee (To buy)

    ⚫️ Parking on site

    ⚫️ Camping (No Electric)

    ⚫️ Good Vibes

    ⚫️ Rule Enforcers

    ⚫️ DNF Momento

    ⚫️ Winners Momento

    ⚫️ More to come…..(Watch this space)

Your Race. Your laps. Your Challenge.

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